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Replacing Google WiFi Router with nest Wi-Fi router

john21mart
Community Member

So, how to I upgrade my Google Wi-Fi router to the New Nest one and:

1. Not have to re-login on all my devices, and

2. Use my original Google Wi-Fi router as a Wi-Fi point now?

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MichaelP
Diamond Product Expert
Diamond Product Expert

To add your existing Google WiFi to the new system as a secondary / point, you'll need to perform a factory reset on the Google WiFi unit (or units). Here's a help page on how to do that: https://support.google.com/wifi/answer/6246619?hl=en

Once they've all been factory reset, then can be added to your new network as secondaries / points.

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olavrb
Platinum Product Expert
Platinum Product Expert

Replacing your main node requires a reset of your network (and all the pucks) unfortunately, it can't be replaced without configuring it from scratch.


I don't work for Google.

If I name the network the same and same password, will all my "toys" connect automatically?

MichaelP
Diamond Product Expert
Diamond Product Expert

Hello @john21mart 

1. To avoid having to reconfigure your client devices, just make sure the new network you set up with the Nest WiFi Router has the same network name and shared password.

2. To add your existing Google WiFi to the new system as a secondary / point, you'll need to perform a factory reset on the Google WiFi unit (or units). Here's a help page on how to do that: https://support.google.com/wifi/answer/6246619?hl=en 

john21mart
Community Member

Thanks, so then how do I use my original Google wifi router as an additional access point???

MichaelP
Diamond Product Expert
Diamond Product Expert

To add your existing Google WiFi to the new system as a secondary / point, you'll need to perform a factory reset on the Google WiFi unit (or units). Here's a help page on how to do that: https://support.google.com/wifi/answer/6246619?hl=en

Once they've all been factory reset, then can be added to your new network as secondaries / points.

GarrettDS
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey folks, 

It looks like we have come to a solution so I'm going to be locking this thread. If you have any other concerns or questions, please feel free to create a new thread. 

 

Have a great day. 

Garrett DS